Crepuscular Rays
Crepuscular rays are an atmospheric effect where rays of sunlight appear to stream through gaps in clouds and other obstructions. The effect occurrs most frequently […]
landscapes
World Heritage Site: Rice terraces of China
As one of the newly inscribed properties on UNESCO’s World Heritage List, the rice terraces in Yunnan, China, produce a visually striking agricultural landscape built […]
Adventures in the Arctic Circle
Take one look at what comes up in a search for photography taken in the Arctic region, and you’re bound to be bewildered by the […]
Enchanting panoramas
Many scenes of breathtaking destinations — including the Alps in Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy, and the silhouetted high-rises in Macau — garnered interest in August from […]
Summit of Maui: Haleakala National Park
You’ll find Haleakala National Park at the highest point (over 10,000 feet) of the Hawaiian island of Maui. The high elevation is perfect for sky-watching, […]
Sand dunes of Brazil: Lençóis Maranhenses
The vibrant pinks and contours of the first landscape shot caught our eyes, which made us wonder where the extraordinary place photographed is. Turns out […]
Explorations of the Alps
Attempting to capture all that the Alps has to offer in a few photos is futile. The European mountain range extends 750 miles through eight […]
Pretty panoramas
You arrive at a spot where the scenery is so vast that doubt comes to mind when trying to capture what you see in one […]
Tribute to Uttarakhand
The northern state of Uttarakhand, India, has been devastated by flash floods and landslides from record-breaking rainfall in June. According to regional officials, thousands of […]
Picturesque Snowdonia
In 1951, the U.K. designated this scenic area of Snowdonia (827 square miles) as one of the first national parks of Wales. It’s grand landscapes […]
Exploring Antelope Canyon
A popular section of the Navajo Nation, Arizona, features Antelope Canyon — home to exceptionally photogenic sandstone formations. Flash floods and erosion created this stunning […]
World Heritage Site: Canaima National Park
Comparable to the size of Maryland, Canaima National Park is located on the border shared by Venezuela, Brazil, and Guyana. Unique plateaus called tepuis and […]